Post up your car to do list! Lets see what everyone is up against.
 

I might have started a thread like this before.

I'm just curious to see what every has on their plates.

Here's my laundry list:

190E:
-Replace Master/Booster ($250)
-Replace Rear Subframe Mounts ($350+Parts)
-Replace Front LCAs ($376)
-Replace Exhaust U bolt things ($?)

300D:
-Replace Wastegate Actuator ($?)
-Remove Transmission Governor, clean. ($0, PITA)
-Install Euro Headlights ($0)
-Install Kenwood deck and fix speaker system ($0)
-Install replacement tensioner pulley and new belt ($50)
-Install Stainless Steel brake lines and flush system ($20)

420SEL:
-Install Pioneer deck ($0)
-Rebuild Front End Suspension (less springs, shocks) ($0)

300SD Green:
-Find leak in A pillar area..

300SD Gold:
-Everything. Probably.

Let's see...

300E

Replace idle control valve hoses/clean icv
Replace broken/missing front seat cargo nets
Replace broken outside temperature display
Replace climate control vacuum pods (oh yeah)
Somehow replace the light in the center A/C vent wheel
Fix the vacuum-operated rear headrests (they wont flop down)
Get my new Euro headlights professionally aimed and figure out why the foglights wont turn on...
Have rust spots in the undercarriage taken care of
have the rear suspension checked out
Get a second set of rims for my winter tires
Have the loose windshield/roof trim pieces taken care of.

Is this enough??

OK For my W123 300D I need to

Build car port so I can weld in the dry!
Build English Wheel so I can get a decent smooth curve in the floor pan I'm making
Make up some hammer forms for the more intricate shapes
Make the floor pan section out of zincor
Make up some repair pieces and weld them into the front of the car on the firewall and front inner wings and a bit on the right hand bonnet spring pocket
Remove rear wings / fenders
Remove rear wheel arches
Either repair rear wheel arches or make up some new ones
Put in a new electric supply line so I can use that spot welder!
Weld in new / repaired wheel arches
Figure out what the heck I'm going to do with that little bit of irritating rust in the spare wheel well
Weld the rear wings / fenders back on (I've got a new one for the right hand side)
Cut out the old floor pan and weld in the new one
Cut out the sills on both sides and replace them
Remove the last bits of underseal
Straighten out the rear valance
Spot weld in new floor pieces in the boot
Probably make my own car rotisserie so I can work on the underside with ease
Seam sealer!
Spray the underside of the car in POR15 (or something like it) then a colour coat then a clear undercoat so I can see if the rust comes back
Strip off last year's new paint (I didn't get a clear coat on it in time so it is probably damp)
Repaint the car
Make up a new wiring loom

...


If I get this far by Christmas I'll be a happy man!


EDIT - fat chance

[QUOTE=stormyc88;3005922]Let's see...

300E


Somehow replace the light in the center A/C vent wheel

00 Miscellaneous Reference Articles

Fix the vacuum-operated rear headrests (they wont flop down)

Check vacuum hose connections above brake booster, thats where my problem was

these make me feel not so bad about my own junk :D

1979 280CE
install new trunk seal
replace rubber fuel hoses at the tank

1985 300D
Nothing much needs to be done to this one right now, its my daily driver and no problems, knock on wood

1983 300D(bought with no drivetrain)
install engine and transmission
repair body damage
sort out any other issues
Sell

1973 450SEL
Sort out D-jet problems
unclog fuel return line
replace all brake calipers, and hoses
finish installing hard brake line
figure out what i wanna do with the car after all that

To do list
 

Bought and have in basement plan to do in Oct.
timing chain
chain guides
vacuum pump
frt brake pads

Done this summer
master brake cylinder
glow plugs starter
4 rotors
new exhaust system
new frt windshield
buy the wife some roses so she won't get mad at me for spending all this money.

420 SEL

Replace ball joints. Boots are split.
Replace rear springs.
Fix right rear power window.
Install new Michelins.
Get new MB front floor mats. Old ones are worn.
Figure out how to fix all the dulling anodized trim.

Dodgy ground there. Roses cost money too (unless you liberate them from the vicar's front garden)!

Some links for you

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/detailing-interior/248196-door-trim-moulding.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/detailing-interior/28892-anyone-try-clean-oxydation-anodized-aluminum-trim.html

ToDo
 

get it to pass smog
Clean and regrease sunroof rails
fix SRS issue
get power seats working again
replace driver's door (already have the replacement)
fix various dings and dents
paint the whole car (Earl Sheib should be flogged and shot)
transmission fluid/filter change
mount stereo amplifier in the trunk
fix antenna mounting and route wires properly
put in new speakers in the dash
flush and fill cooling system
tint windows
mill wood panels to replace real simulated wood grain veneer interior panels
hood seal and alignment
front end alignment
outside temperature sensor
headlight aim
left brake light
front right turn signal

At 272K mi the White Whale really needs the whole front end rebuilt. Problem is those 4-matic parts are spendy. Maybe next year's tax return....

With the turbo mostly sorted, there's no major work pending there. I've got some spare rear leveling parts and I've been wanting to add a 2nd control valve and set it up so that I have hydraulic sway control in the rear.

Thanks.


Was going to look into this product. http://www.everbritecoatings.com/aluminum.htm

1) EVERY Rubber Hoses
2) Filters
3) Fuse For Radio
4) Repair Any Rust
5) Spark Plugs
6) Tires
7) Plastic Antenna Piece (Cracked)

Just about everything to make it run and handle good.

1992 400E 269,000 miles

Front end:
ball joints
wheel bearings
tie rods
drag link
rotors and pads
idle arm bushings
rebuild PS pump

Rear end:
driveshaft center support
all subframe mounts
all links, etc.

Engine:
timing chain and rails
temp sensors and sender
air filters
air filter hoses

Interior:
Leatherique
find a good rear carpet (creme beige)
lights for the ACC buttons and vent dials

Exterior:
windshield
side mirror rubber
right side headlight bezel
grille insert
PAINT!

By the time this is finished it will have 500,000 miles on it.:D

W140-S500-1998

1)Rebuild 722.6 with replacement torque converter (about $500)
1)Repaint with two stage paint and primer ($400)
1)Repair and refinish front seats($300)
1)replace front bumper ($150)

W140-S320-1996

1) Finish rebuilding 722.5 transmission($700)
1) Refinish front seats ($200)
1) Refinished rear bumper( $0) just finished it

W210-4matic-wagon

1) repair turn signal blinker(repair it my self-clean contacts)
2) rear engine seal leaking, and it is starting to leave spots everywhere($100), but I wish the transmission would fail, so I have a reason to remove the transmission, but the transmission works great...

Martin

Replace front tow eye covers
Trouble shoot lack of power in both fron seats-rear headrest
Trouble shoot lack of ac ( possible K30 solenoid)
Trouble shoot lack of power side mirror
Repair shaking review mirror
Repaint fron bumper
Repair dragging headliner on sunroof cover

flush nitrous line.buy 2 front tires.install 160 degree thermostat.

Sell car.

This week, HOPEFULLY,

-Finish Front End Rebuild on 420SEL
-Clean up surface rust on small areas and coat internal cavities of frame.

'97 CL500
Clean Seat Belt Retractors
New gears in drivers Seat Belt Presenter
Work on Close Assist system

'95 E420
Absolutely nothing needed except a wax job. Best car I've ever owned!
Anziani

My to do list... hmmm this is going to be a long one....

On the 85 Euro TDT
1. replace the crappy tires. 95% tread left and new and already a broken belt, and 2 are washborded (from front suspension which is now new).
2. repaint correctly
3. repair a few spots in the interior leather.
4. Other standard maintenance.
Been driving the car everyday and it's been great. but over 10k on it in the last 8 months.

On the 99 E320 wagon (wife's)
1. She's informed me that it needs to be repainted and a few things repaired like a cracked rear bumper skin.
2. Car needs a new blower motor. I have the cover off right now and you can give it a tap and it will work. (brushes)
3. Head Liner.

On my 87 300D
1. finish head job. (in the works)
2. drive it and see what it needs. I did a lot of work to it before the head issue, but car has been sitting 2 years now.

On the 94 E320
1. Drop Trans and fix (Trans is got 1 bolt left holding it in)
2. Tires
3. Fix some rust issues. (Por 15 and some body work needed.)
4. Headliner
5. Windshield
6. Have leather drivers seat repaired (standard wear and one tiny rip)
7. Whatever else it needs...

95 Land Rover discovery
1. Finish getting Om617 mated to the 5 speed.
2. Get 2 inch body lift and 3 inch regular lift (to help with oil pan clearance issues)
3. Get engine and trans back in... huge list there....
4. Body and paint once tested
5. Nato Rims and new tires.

Avoid buying any more cars until everything else is done.

Just finished recovering the front seats new fresh leather, and the armrest.

Replaced the painted rear vent painted housing(on late model W140's) with the vinyl covered one(from early W140's).

Replaced the side rubber mirror gaskets.

The car is near perfectly restored. I just need a few little bolts here and there..

Martin

Oh boy, I've been waiting to put it in to writing to see what all I have to do on the E320 but here it is...

95 E320 wagon:
Replace SLS Accumulators/fluid
Strut Mounts
Fuel Pressure Regulator
O2 sensor
Alignment
Front brake lines
Front brake pads
Figure out what's causing my front end popping noise (already replaced tie rods and LCA's)
Steering coupler
New hood star

I think that's it so far.

Wow, we have some talented members.
I'll be happy with passing a smog.

:cool:

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'93 400SEL

1 - get the car running, it will not start

2 - motor mounts

3 - get CEL light repaired

4 - PS pump leak repaired

*Guess it will be setting for awhile. I am a poor man. lol.

*Poor (money wise) folk should not buy a W140 Mercedes. I wonder if that old woman that won $380,000,000 would like to make a small donation to me to get my W140 repaired? :)

1. 1994 E320/160,000 miles

Locate, aquire, and install L/F fender and front bumper cover (got any leads?)
Replace weepy P/S return hose
Replace center muffler

2. 2001 E320/75,000 miles

Good to go :D

3. 2005 C240 4Matic Wagon/100,000 miles

Good to go :D

4. Continue to visit PP Tech Help and offer professional advice free of charge.

190E
-replace rear knuckle
-figure out why A/C stops and starts randomly.
-new squeak in front somewhere (ball joint??)
-replace SLS rear valve.
-figure out heated seat issue.
-need respray on roof.
-replace rear rotors and E-brake shoes
-replace 25 yr old wiring harness.
-update sound system


Im sure I'll find more stuff.

w126 diesel replace radiator,or fiberglass repair.
w140 obtain jets and solinoids for 175 spray,go to dealer for PSE pump diagram,buy two newer front tires 215 60 16s.

W123 326,000 miles:

Now/Soon:
Repair crash damage (farmed out-done)
Repaint (farmed out-done)
Pick up from body shop (next week)
Re-do LR wheel bearing preload with new crush spacer
New/Rebuilt steering box
W126 vented front brake upgrade
Injector test/service as necessary (It didn't smoke when I got it. Then it started, and is slowly getting worse)
Re-cover driver seat
Repair filter housing oil leak

For the future:

Timing chain? Now at about 4 degrees of elongation by timing mark method.
Change transmission fluid
Get vacuum lock system working again
Review requirements to pass tech for autocross-repair as needed to meet them, then do an autocross

Bike 19,000 miles:

Continue to follow manufacturer's PM schedule (easy) with an extra oil/filter change between dealer services (yes, I am lazy). Keep an eye on tire wear (rear is losing profile after 7000 miles but will probably go 3 or 4 thousand more. Front still looks great after 8000-actually very good for a sport bike.) Put in gas and ride. There is something to be said for keeping a <10 YO vehicle around.

Welll..

Im still on the 420SEL's front end rebuild. The springs I used were originally for a 300sd spring replacement project that I never did...So I checked in the EPC and it said "yep compatible with all 126s" so I put them in..

They're far too tall for the 420SEL lol. So Wednesday I placed an order for two 126 321 17 04 springs.. Friday they came in..but only one was a 17..the other was stamped 18 04 and was notably thicker and slightly taller.

So I was going to return it but at $30 shipping it didnt seem worth it. Since thats 50% of the cost of another spring. So I just bought yet another spring. So now Ill just be one spring shy of two front sets. LOL

Well I can mark #1 off of the list, I got the car started today and it runs like new. However, need to find out WHY it happened. :confused:

If I suddenly became richer than Bill Gates, I still wouldn't buy a W140. I'd be throwing away money at a Ferrari, but I'd still keep the W123 diesel.